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This large, imposing,
heavily built animal is a very suitable choice for anyone who wants a good
watchdog that is not highly-strung, excitable and one that does not bark a
great deal unnecessarily.

The fact that the
Bullmastiff is not a noisy animal is an important point in its favor when one
has to consider one’s neighbors.

Bullmastiffs are large
and heavily built, standing as high as 27 inches at the shoulder and weighing
as much as 130 pounds. A well-bred Bullmastiff is a good tempered, reliable,
affectionate animal.

But obviously, as with
any breed – and particularly one of the powerful larger breeds – it is important
to ensure that the Bullmastiff pup you choose is the result of selective
breeding from parents with good, sound temperaments.

It is an animal that is
extremely good with its own family and particularly tolerant of children, but it
can be a fearsome guard.

The short coat requires
little grooming other than an occasional brushing, which is also a decided
advantage in the home.

The Bullmastiff
originated in England and was the result of a mixture of the English Bulldog and
certain strains of English mastiff. It is a very powerfully built animal with
large powerful head, short broad muzzle and attractive dark black mask.

In color there are
variations of different shades of fawn and brindle. However, it is important
that the muzzle must always be as dark as possible because this adds greatly to
the animal’s attractive appearance.

Although not an agile
animal, because of its bulk, it still does require a certain amount of exercise
in order for it to remain in good health.

Because there is a
tendency for the dog to become too heavy and somewhat lazy, the weight must be
carefully controlled. Do not overfeed.